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My Fave Birria Tacos

  • Author: Fiona
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 180 minutes
  • Total Time: 3 hours 20 minutes
  • Yield: Serves approximately 6 people 1x
  • Category: Main
  • Method: Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Description

Indulge in the rich flavors of My Fave Birria Tacos, featuring tender, slow-cooked beef enveloped in soft corn tortillas, topped with fresh cilantro and onion.


Ingredients

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  • 3 lbs chuck roast
  • Soft corn tortillas
  • 4 dried guajillo peppers
  • 1 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 6 garlic cloves
  • 4 cups low-sodium beef broth
  • 1 tbsp cumin powder

Instructions

  1. Cut the chuck roast into chunks. Heat a large pot over medium heat and sear each piece until browned on all sides for added flavor.
  2. Remove stems and seeds from the guajillo peppers. Soak them in hot water for about 15 minutes until soft.
  3. In a blender, combine soaked guajillo peppers, garlic cloves, cumin powder, and 2 cups of beef broth. Blend until smooth.
  4. Pour the blended pepper mixture into the pot with the browned meat. Add the remaining beef broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 3 hours.
  5. After cooking, remove the meat from the pot and shred it using two forks.
  6. Warm corn tortillas on a skillet. Fill each tortilla with shredded birria meat, diced onions, and fresh cilantro. Serve with broth for dipping.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 2 tacos (150g)
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 550mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 7g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 32g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 20g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg

Keywords: - Feel free to customize with different meats like lamb or chicken. - Add lime juice or avocado for extra freshness. - Store leftovers in an airtight container; they last up to three days in the fridge.